How to turn on text to speech on the iPad so any text on the screen can be read by the iPad. Note: Instructions below are based on iOS 14.6. Please use the feedback option at the bottom of the page if this information needs to be updated. Open Settings Select "Accessibility" Select "VoiceOver" Toggle VoiceOver to the on position. Adjust other settings (voice, rate, etc) as desired.

Set up an eye-tracking device Follow the device manufacturer’s instructions to connect the device to iPad using Bluetooth, the Lightning connector, the USB-C connector, or the Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector (depending on your iPad model). Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch, then turn on AssistiveTouch. To customize the eye-tracking device, tap Devices (below Pointer Devices), then tap the device. To perform actions using a switch (if supported by your device), tap Customize Additional Buttons. Do any of the following: Change the pointer: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control, then customize the pointer appearance. Perform actions using extended eye contact: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch, then turn on Dwell Control. Complete setup using the companion app for your eye-tracking device.

To add text-to-speech accessibility on an iPad, you can use the built-in feature called "Speak Screen." This feature allows the iPad to read aloud the text displayed on the screen. Here are the steps to enable this feature: Open the Settings app on your iPad. Tap "General" and then "Accessibility." Scroll down and select "Spoken Content" and then "Speak Screen." Toggle the switch to turn on "Speak Screen." Toggle on the Speech Controller .  Adjust the speaking rate and dialect to your preference. To activate Speak Screen, swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Once Speak Screen is activated, your iPad will read aloud any text on the screen, including web pages, books, and documents. You can also pause, rewind, and fast-forward the reading using the controls that appear on the screen. Option 1: Two-finger swipe Open the Settings app on your iPad. Tap "General" and then "Accessibility." Scroll down and select "Spoken Content" and then "Speak Screen." Toggle the switch to turn on "Speak Screen." Adjust the speaking rate and dialect to your preference. To activate Speak Screen, simply swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Option 2: On-screen controller Pressing the on screen icon will show the speech controller.  Use the controller to play, pause, rewind, or fast-forward the reading. Option 3: Using the menu Follow steps 1-5 from Option 1 above. To activate the menu option, highlight the text you want to be read aloud. Select "Speak" from the menu that appears. Regardless of the method you choose, Speak Screen will read aloud any text on the screen, including web pages, books, and documents. You can customize the reading experience to your preference and have the option to use either the two-finger swipe, on-screen controller, or menu to activate the feature. Text to Speech should be viewed as an accessibility for ALL users not just those who have written accommodations. 

Color Accessibilities on iPad To access these options, you can follow these steps: Go to "Settings" on your iPad. Tap on "General". Select "Accessibility". Choose "Display & Text Size". Tap on "Color Filters". Turn on the "Color Filters" toggle. You can choose from several options for color filters, including Grayscale, Red/Green Filter, Green/Red Filter, and Blue/Yellow Filter. Select the option that works best for your type of color blindness. These color filter options can make it easier for people with color blindness to distinguish between colors and use their iPad more effectively.     When communicating with someone who is colorblind about the color options on an iPad, it is important to avoid using language that suggests they have a problem or that there is a "normal" way of seeing colors. Here are some tips for how to approach this conversation in a respectful and sensitive way: Start by asking if they have any difficulty distinguishing between certain colors. This can be done in a non-judgmental way by saying something like, "I noticed that the iPad has some color options that might be helpful for some people. Do you have any trouble seeing certain colors?" If they indicate that they do have difficulty with certain colors, you can explain that there are options available on the iPad that can make it easier to distinguish between colors. You can say something like, "There are different color filters available on the iPad that can make it easier to see certain colors. Would you like me to show you how to access them?" Avoid using language that suggests there is a "normal" way of seeing colors. Instead, focus on the fact that different people see colors differently and that these options are available to make the iPad more accessible for everyone. Finally, be respectful and sensitive to their feelings. Some people with color blindness may feel embarrassed or self-conscious about their condition, so it is important to approach the conversation in a supportive and understanding way.

Zoom: This feature allows you to zoom in on the screen, making it easier to read text and view images.  To turn on Zoom Open Settings Click Accessibility Click Zoom Toggle on the switch.  Click Zoom Controller and toggle it on  Click Zoom Region and choose the options that work best for you or the student Magnifier: This feature turns your iPad into a digital magnifying glass, allowing you to zoom in on text or objects in the real world using the camera.  To turn on Magnifier Open Settings Click Control Center There should be two sections. The top section with red will show all items in your current control center. the green on the bottom will show you what you can add to the control center.  Find the Magnifier and make sure it is the top section. If it is not press the green plus button to add it to the top.  After enabling in in setting to use the magnifier you may swipe down at the top right of your iPad screen to show the Control Center. Click on the Magnifier icon. It should open and you may begin to use it.